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    A Political Melting Pot?

    More than six-in-ten Americans say they would prefer to live in a politically mixed community.

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    My Microwave Rules!

    Nearly seven-in-ten American adults (68%) now describe microwave ovens as a practical necessity in their daily lives.

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    BarackObama.com to Change.gov

    About a quarter of wired Obama voters have gone online to learn about or get involved with the presidential transition process.

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    Common Knowledge

    In a December News IQ quiz, respondents, on average, answered six out of ten questions correctly.

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    Storyline Shifts from War to Washington

    A number of major stories—the Gaza conflict, Blago-gate, and the faltering economy—grabbed the attention of the news media last week. But with his inauguration looming, the challenges facing the President-elect emerged as the dominant theme.

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    Project: Report

    Project: Report, a partnership between the Pulitzer Center and YouTube, features citizen journalists “telling the untold stories.”

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    Baby Boomers and the internet

    This presentation contains data about how Baby Boomers use the internet. It charts the rise of broadband, wireless connections, and a variety of internet activities, including e-commerce.